We’ve all been there: we find the perfect lipstick, eyeliner, highlighter or mascara after months of searching, just to find out the cold truth that the company tests on animals. I’ve even had the experience of thinking a company was cruelty-free, bought the mascara and brought it home, only to discover that they were indeed […]

Vegan diets are a growing trend, but there are a whole lot more ways to embrace a vegan lifestyle, starting with cruelty-free makeup. We wear the stuff every day, so it’s definitely an important part of an animal-friendly lifestyle, but it can also be an easy thing to overlook! This article by Becky Striepe on Green Living Ideas breaks it down with more info on cruelty-free makeup and even some DIY makeup recipes!

I was disappointed to hear the announcement this week that Tarte Cosmetics, which has been touted as an environmentally conscious company that doesn’t test on animals, was bought out by KOSÉ, a Japanese cosmetics company that supports animal testing. KOSÉ has now acquired a 93.5% share in the company, which includes most of the shares […]

Finding the perfect natural mascara has not always been an easy task. Thankfully, we’ve come a long way in just a few short years. Oh to look back just 6 years ago, when I was first testing natural mascaras, searching for an alternative to my beloved Dior Show. For a while there, the outlook was […]

I have been talking a bit lately about vegan makeup and beauty supplies, and for folks that aren’t familiar with a vegan lifestyle, this might seem a little bit…well…strange, right? You don’t eat nail polish! So, what is vegan makeup, and who cares, anyway?

I’ve just returned to Toronto, Canada and I’m settling back into my downtown life on this side of the Atlantic. It has me thinking about all the things I’ll need to find here in North America, now that I’m no longer living in London, UK. I’ve been switching to natural and organic beauty over the […]

Unlike most oils, coconut oil is actually good for you. You can ingest it as well as using it on your body and your hair! When ingested, it helps aid in digestion, balance out our blood sugar levels, reduce cholesterol, as well as tons of other fun stuff. I converted to cooking with only coconut oil […]